Urban Decay Eyeshadow Primer Potion Review

This is easily the BEST eyeshadow primer I have ever used in my entire life. I remember when it was super popular with YouTubers and everyone raved about it, now it seems everyone has forgotten about it and I don't understand why. I started out with a sample of the original and used it up entirely, then went on to buy a palette that came with a travel size of this primer. I can't comment on the packaging of the full size, but mine came in a little purple squeezy tube that has a lid that looks like it belongs on a chess board. Too cute. My sample size lasted me so long, this one definitely will too. You only need the tiniest amount and then I like to set it with a white or skin toned eyeshadow. It's quite thin and doesn't have shimmer in it like some other primers I've used. It really makes my eyeshadows brighter, which was my gripe with the ELF one, and they last so much longer than usual. There's no creasing and minimal to no fading, depending on the quality of the eyeshadows themselves. I've worn my eyeshadow for up to 11 hours with this primer and it looked almost exactly the same as when I had applied it. I will continue to use this primer for a very very long time.

This is a great eye primer! I always try the products I buy on myself before I use it on my clients. I can't say enough about this primer. It does make the eyeshadow more vibrant and last longer.

Before you use a good eyeshadow primer, its easy to question if you really need one (or thats what i thought anyway). My eyeshadow seemed to last most the day. Yes it would fade slightly, but that was normal. Or so i thought.

I picked up this product when beauty.com was having a 20% sale and that was something i really could not resist.

This eye primer comes in a small plastic tube, and on the lid there is a jewel shaped dome. Honestly, i hate this dome. I think it looks really tacky, but that's just a personal opinion and its whats on the inside that counts anyway.

Attached to the jewel lid is a wand with a doe foot applicator which was something that I wasn't expecting. I actually love this, because it makes application a breeze, and lets you put primer exactly where you need it.

The primer is a peachy colour, and has a thinish consistency. I believe it suits all skintones because it blends in seamlessly, and if can be worn on my skin tone, I'm sure it will be fine on everyone.

Now the big question. Does it work? Yes, yes and yes. It makes my eyeshadows bright and they last all day. My eye shadow looks as good when i get home, as it did when i left the house. This primer is a game changer and puts all my other eye primers to shame. If you love your eyeshadow, you need this in your life.

I was expecting miracles with the primer potion, I really was. I mean, every YouTuber and their grandmother raves about UD primer potion to go underneath eyeshadows. And it works, it totally does. I just do not see any difference between the primer potions (I've tried all four) and any other eyeshadow primer out there. I honestly prefer a MAC paint pot or a NYX jumbo pencil, or even my foundation of the day to the primer potions. Maybe I was doing something wrong, although primers seem pretty straightforward to me. Anyway, yes they work. No, they don't work miracles. Sad face.

I was very grateful when a lovey BR beauty gave me one of these as I love trying out new products.

They come in a small tube with an elegant looking lid and writing.

I have the purple (anti aging) primer. The consistency is thin but not too runny and a shade of medium brown. I personally feel that there is no scent.

To use I simply dab a very small amount onto my eyelids and gently rub across and let dry which is a matter of seconds, then I apply my eyeshadows like normal.

I have found that my eyeshadow last all day long and into the evening which is great but I also personally feel like there is no huge difference between this primer and one of my cheaper primers as they both do the same job in keeping my eyeshadow in place.

I would recommend this primer but I won't be purchasing it for the reason above, my cheaper primer does the same trick ;-) but I have nothing negative to say about this product though.

It's ridiculous how you can go for so long blissfully unaware of a product, then buy it, and within weeks be unable to live without it.... this is one of those products.

It hit my radar after reading the lovely k3r1pakai's review, and when I was in mecca Maxima last month and found myself at the Urban Decay counter, I had to have one. After a quick chat with the shop assistant, I decided to opt for Eden, which is a bit of a multi-use product, hiding redness, mattifying lids and drying to a nude matte that it perfectly wearable with or without shadow over the top.

This Urban Decay Primer Potions comes in a funky little tube, with a pointed, jewel faceted cap housing the applicator, which is a long sponge tip that resembles a lipgloss applicator. I *never* use this for application though - either I use it to apply a little to a clean fingertip and use that, or I use a concealer brush.

This potion creates the perfect surface for eye makeup by taking out the 'unique' colours of my own eyelids, and drying up any oil etc that may affect application. Shadow goes where it should, looks brighter, and stays on longer by far. It really is magical!

What's more, you use so little that the 10 ml tube seems like it will last way longer than the 6 months they suggest that you use it inside of.

Removal is easy enough, with your usual eye make up remover of choice - you might just need a little more to shift it all off your eyes :)

I don't think I will ever use another eye shadow primer! This stuff is SO good. I have long understood the importance of eye primer and used different brands, they certainly made a difference and I would sing the song of the eye primer birds BUT this stuff is a whole new level!

At the moment I am using the 'Original' shade but I can't wait to get my hands on 'Eden'.

The formula is soft and silky and really easy to apply, it spreads a long way and does not feel tacky at all. It comes with a doe foot applicator, I tend to use this to put it on the lid then smooth out with my finger.

I have tested out an eye shadow palette using the same shades, one day with the primer and one day without. The difference was huge, when using this product my eyeshadow looked the same at the end of the day as when I applied it. Still as pigmented and not smudged at all, even after 12 hours.

Sometimes I find eye primer can make eye shadow harder to blend but that was not the case with this brand.

This is now my holy grail!!

This eyeshadow primer really is the best in the game. I've used several eyeshadow primers where I just haven't seen a difference in lasting power, and some that made shadows difficult to blend out. This one however I am in love with. I have the original one, it blends onto my lid beautifully and I set it with a light coloured eyeshadow to create the perfect base. I 10/10 notice how much longer my eyeshadows last on my eyes when I use this primer, there's no creasing or fading and the shadows really stay put, not to mention it makes the shadows more vibrant. Definitely a reliable product and the packaging is super cute, will repurchase for sure :)

I can't really describe this product in any way other than magical. Whenever I want a full face of makeup or want my eyeshadow to pop and last the whole day, I always grab this product. You don't even need much at all which is great because for the price you can't afford to use a huge amount. I would claim this is my HG, but I've only ever tried this and two other brands which I have legitimately since forgotten because of how well UD's Primer Potion outperforms them all. For the meantime, this is definitely HG status, and like so many other reviews below me, when using this under eyeshadow, it will literally last you all day - as if you'd only just applied it. Phenomenal lasting power, creaseless, and lightweight. Like I said.. magical!!

I have this in the purple tube, the original one I think. I had been wanting this for the longest time so when I saw it on sale at Macys for only 8USD (like 15nzd?) I put it in my shopping basket without a second thought.

I've tried two or three other primers before but never really saw a significant improvement in the appearance of the shadow on top. Sure, they made it a little smoother and less wrinkly but that was it. This is different! This was like a whole new world and now I see why it's got so many raving reviews.

The tube has a little nozzle which makes it easy to control how much I squeeze out. And a tiny tiny little bit is enough. I apply it with my fingers because the warmth actually helps it sink in more and it glides on so smoothly. This is more of a gel/foundation kind of texture, whereas the ones I've tried before were definitely more liquid.

This seriously makes the eyeshadow look 2x more pigmented. You know those shadows that look gorgeous in the pan but when you apply it the payoff is 0? This is the savior ya'll! This is especially good on colourful or bright colours because it makes them pop.

And of course, this also helped my shadow stay put for longer during the day, and I noticed despite me getting a little sweaty (I was at an event with lots of lights and people), the eyeshadow didn't budge at all.

Love this so much I'll be buying it again when it runs out, hopefully I can find it cheap here!